Architect Speaks on Research Prof. wins Wheelwright

By AIMÉE EICHER Sun Assistant News Editor

Aleksandra Jaeschke, an architect and assistant professor of architecture and sustainable design at the University of Texas at Austin, will present “In Emergency Break Glass, and Other Exit Strategies for Designers” about her explorative journey of greenhouses, on which she embarked following her winning the Wheelwright Prize in 2019.

“We’ve had a setup on the Arts Quad, Engineering Quad and a lot of stuff on the Ag Quad and Mann Library,” Verma said. “We’re trying to get as many [students] registered and [ambassadors] trained before the fall, so when things start picking up, we’ll be ready to go.”

Cornell Votes has a history of demonstrated success in raising democratic participation across campus. This semester, ambassadors will be focusing on registration, absentee voting and student assembly

“[Low voter turnout amongst younger voters] is a continued problem throughout the country,” Sherman said. “We have to be our own leaders and take charge. I’m really excited by the progress that we’ve made, and the progress that we’ll continue to make.”

There is also an ongoing effort to expand the Cornell Outdoor Education Endowment, a grant that helps cover course fees for students in need of financial assistance. In addition to continuing to make these physical education courses more accessible, instructors in caving and aquatics hope to improve their courses through better and larger facilities such as a new pool and increased access to caves for teaching.

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Stuti Gupta can be reached at sg2265@cornell.edu.